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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.59, 752.65 and 380.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.59, 752.65 and 380.08 is: 524.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.59 : 752.65 = 380.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.59/752.65 = 380.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.59x = 752.65 × 380.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.59x = 286,067.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,067.21/545.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.33

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